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2011 Best Book Apps for Kids: For the Very Youngest Readers (page 2)

Cover art for SPOT THE DOT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 25, 2011
Kirkus Star SPOT THE DOT
by David A. Carter, developed by Unicorn Labs, Ruckus Mobile Media
"Clean of look, seamless in design: a delight even for the diapered crowd. (iPad game app. 1-6)"
The Picasso of paper engineers (One Red Dot, 2005, etc.) displays a dab hand at concocting even more thoroughly interactive explorations of shape and color for touchscreens. Read full book review >
Cover art for FIERCE GREY MOUSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2011
Kirkus Star FIERCE GREY MOUSE
by Chantal Bourgonje, illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje, developed by Tizio BV
"Here's hoping that Bourgonje will offer up more. (iPad storybook app. 2-8)"
Little Grey Mouse aims to become fierce in this winsome story about child's play and make-believe. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOO, BAA, LA LA LA!
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 19, 2011
Kirkus Star MOO, BAA, LA LA LA!
by Sandra Boynton, illustrated by Sandra Boynton, developed by Loud Crow Interactive
"Boynton and Loud Crow deliver another excellent enhanced e-book that fires on all literary, technological and artistic cylinders. (iPad storybook app. 1-4)"
The iPad adaption of Boynton's bestselling board book surveys animals and the sounds they make. Read full book review >
Cover art for HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 8, 2011
HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES
illustrated by Rosemary Wells, developed by Auryn Inc.
"Appropriately for the audience, there's no story line or dazzling special effects--just a creatively imagined encounter with a song that has universal toddler appeal. More, please! (iPad storybook app. 1-3)"
This toddler app revolves around the children's song of the same name, the first in a planned suite by the illustrator of the now-classic My Very First Mother Goose. Read full book review >
Cover art for TREETOP TED
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 17, 2011
Kirkus Star TREETOP TED
by Bronwyn Callander, illustrated by Bronwyn Callander
"High marks for looks, sounds and overall design. Totally terrific for toddlers. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
From Down Under, a deliciously alliterative barrage of sounds and silly pests. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GOING TO BED BOOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 7, 2011
Kirkus Star THE GOING TO BED BOOK
by Sandra Boynton, illustrated by Sandra Boynton, developed by Loud Crow Interactive, narrated by Billy J. Kramer
"Peter Rabbit while styling itself perfectly to Boynton's whimsy. (Ipad board-book app. 1-3)"
Preserving the look of the classic board book—even to the trim size and rounded corners—this makeover folds new into old in such inventive ways that it may take more than a few passes to discover all the interactive features. Read full book review >